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2012 Map of Morro Bay North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Morro Bay North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Estero Bay and the northern reaches of Morro Bay define the coastal edge of this Central Coast landscape. In the interior, the topography is dominated by significant elevations like Rusty Peak and Dark Range Peak, which overlook a complex network of canyons and drainage systems. The northern portion of the sheet shows the headwaters of S Fork Santa Rita Cr and Graves Cr, while the southern half is carved by the winding paths of Morro Cr and its tributaries, including Little Morro Cr.

Whale Rock Reservoir stands as a major landmark on the western side, fed by Old Cr and Willow Cr. The distribution of roads such as Santa Rita Rd and Toro Creek Rd follows the natural contours of the valleys, providing access to remote springs like Sycamore Spring and Beauty Spring. This 2012 survey illustrates the rugged coastal hills of San Luis Obispo County, where residential streets like Coral Ave meet the rural expanses of Cypress Hollow.